Here’s a first, at least for me, a Chevrolet Chevy II Nova station wagon. I’ve covered Impala wagons and Nova/Chevy II hardtops but not a Chevy II wagon. Weathered it is but it does run, let’s see what’s really… more»
Station Wagons
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Runs and Drives: 1971 Volvo 1800ES
The seller lists this Volvo 1800ES as a 1971 model, although the company technically only marketed the vehicle for the 1972 and 1973 model years. However, with production commencing in the autumn of 1971, it may show that year… more»
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Parts or Project: 1952 Crosley Wagon
We’ve written repeatedly about Powel Crosley, one of the more illustrious industrial inventors that the world has seen. This time we’ll skip directly to the car at hand since it needs significant help finding a new home and Mr…. more»
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Rambling On My Mind: 1963 Rambler Cross Country
A lost profile stuck in my mind but it was instantly recognizable the second that I spied this 1963 Rambler Classic station wagon. Nowhere near as commonplace as say, a ’63 Ford Country Squire or Chevrolet Impala, the concave… more»
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Coolest Uber in Town: 1973 Checker Marathon Wagon
I went to New York City around 1980 on a business trip with my dad. At the time, Checker Marathon taxicabs were everywhere. To me, they looked like 1950s cars. My dad explained their ubiquity by saying, “The fenders… more»
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Original Fuelie: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
If you had a thick wallet or an understanding bank manager, you could walk into your nearest Chevrolet showroom in 1957 and drive away in a shiny Bel Air Nomad loaded with optional extras. One of the most desirable,… more»
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Going on a Safari: 1962 Pontiac Tempest Wagon
Larry D. found this 1962 Pontiac Tempest Safari Station Wagon listed here on eBay. There are two days remaining in the auction and the car has a starting bid of $3,500 but no bids yet. The car is obviously… more»
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No Reserve: 1972 Volvo 1800ES
While I have never visited Sweden, I have known people born and raised there. They describe the natural beauty of the country and how harsh winter can be. That means that Swedish cars need to be rugged to withstand… more»
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5-Speed Turbo Minivan! 1989 Plymouth Voyager
Here’s a vehicle that was highly sought after for a spell and has seemingly been forgotten about all over again. The famous Turbo Minivan, and not only that, but one with a stick shift. Chrysler was dropping turbos into… more»
BF Exclusive: 1965 Ford Country Sedan
If you grew up in the days before minivans and SUVs, there’s a good chance you road around in the back of a big American station wagon. Even into the late ’80s and early ’90s, station wagons were the… more»
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Black on Black: 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TD
When it comes to collecting a car that was both produced in large quantities and has a reputation for being incredibly long-lived, you have to start splitting hairs to find the standout example. Obviously, there are the ones that… more»
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Small-Block Upgrade: 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad
The new owner of this 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad faces some choices. There’s little doubt that a fresh coat of paint would have it sparkling like a new penny. However, leaving the exterior untouched would garner similar levels… more»
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4X4 Wagon: 1984 AMC Eagle
You gotta give American Motors credit for trying. There were always cooking up something different than the competition. A case-in-point is the Eagle, the only 4-wheel-drive passenger car produced in the U.S. at the time. It was based on… more»
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Rare AWD Wagon: 1989 Honda Civic RT4WD
When Honda makes special models, more often than not, they stand alone in the marketplace. Take, for instance, the sports cars – the S2000 and the Acura NSX. They are top-flight performance cars in every sense of the word,… more»
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Déjà Vu: 1964 Ford Country Squire
This beautiful wagon has popped up again on Barn Finds after an appearance about eight months ago. It wears a beautiful restoration with a high-performance 390 cubic inch V8 under the hood. Apparently, the beastly transport didn’t sell the… more»
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Halloween Hauler? 1953 Pontiac Chieftain Hearse
Back in the 1950s, Memphis, Tennessee was a mecca of professional car builders where hearses, ambulances, and flower cars were the primary products. Guy Barnette & Co. specialized in converting Chevrolets and Pontiacs into these sorts of vehicles using… more»
